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highway superstar/ 7"

afraid to cry/ 7"

Night Sticks, as they intriguing define themself, is a 'completely obscure synthesizer duo from Sweden'."Afraid To Cry" is like something out from the 80's pioneeristic post punk / synthwave /minimal synth cassette scene. It opens and closes with a female/male conversation in the Swedish language, driven by a circular wave of synth sequences alongside a whispered voice repeating the refrain 'so I afraid to cry', alternated with 'so I afraid to try/die' variations, it's a mesmerizing and hypnotic fragile track that brings warmth and deepness to a usually cold genre, while remaining melodic and sophisticated, at the end it leaves me bizarrely with a pleasant minimal far melody of Visage's "Fade To Grey". The flip instead is a not less attractive, slighty EBM flavoured, danceable number which channels D.A.F.'s electro period with Alan Vega-like minimal punkabilly vocals. Tip !!

ursprung/ LP

polaroïd/roman/photo/remix/ 12"

vaxdockan/ 7"

On A-side: beautiful Swedish song cover from the film Vaxdockan (from 1962, written by Lars Forssell & Ulrik Neumannon), about a man growing up still playing with his dolls. Beautiful naif nursery rhyme style set to beautifully bittersweet synth. B-side is its cold, wipe clean inverse, placing blunt repetitive intonation against stepping cold wave groove. A dark helping hand, trying to reach out..

€urotrash/ 7"

2nd 7" on KäfTen is dark energic synth tones from Claus Fovea that will make you dance your socks off. This release, this artist; just something special! Analog, raw but real good sound, especially for being a 7" release... Highly Recommended!

the floor mixes/ 12"

2 classic Minimal Wave tracks which have been on heavy rotation for years now, "Computer Bank" and "Like I Am, Comme Je Suis" remixed by The Floor (aka Veronica Vasicka & Karl O'Connor). Five Times Of Dust was formed in Bristol (UK) in 1981 by Mark Phillips & Rob Lawrence. Mark had answered an advert that Rob had placed in a local record shop and later that year they went on to record and release their 1st tape, 'The Dadacomputer'. A standout track from that tape, "Computer Bank" is a seminal, 'proto-techno banger'. The Floor remixed it a while ago to Dj it out and since then have been receiving many requests about where it could be purchased. The flip side features Unovidual & Tara Cross' "Like I Am / Comme Je Suis". It appeared on MW 1st compilation entitled 'The Lost Tapes' LP, released in 2006. Unovidual was a Belgian producer involved with the Micrart Group (Autumn, Linear Movement, Twilight Ritual) and Tara Cross, a 'long lost girl from Brooklyn' who used to play in small NYC downlown clubs alongside Madonna during the early 80's when she was still an unknown. Unovidual & Tara collaborated on several tracks through the mail during this time as well as in the studio. "Like I Am / Comme Je Suis" was recorded in a studio in Ghent (Belgium), in 1985. We find both of these tracks prime examples of innovative and pioneering synth wave tracks that work on and off the dancefloor. And through these mixes, The Floor aim to stay true to the artists' original intentions whilst making the songs more dancefloor oriented. Featured alongside these remixes, are 2 unreleased tracks. Rob Lawrence's "Armoured Car" which at one point was released on a compilation CD as Robert (not to be confused with Rob Doran from Hard Corps) and Unovidual's "Imponative", a beautiful minimal synth track which has remained unreleased to this day. The Five Times Of Dust / Unovidual & Tara Cross ep is pressed on standard weight royal blue clear vinyl and housed in a hand stamped disco sleeve. Limited to 600 numbered copies..!

kindheitsmuster/ 7"

7” single of 2 early demos ("Kindheitsmuster" and "Raid") by Dutch electronic music pioneer Das Ding. The final versions of these tracks were released on 'H.S.T.A.' and the 'Missing Tapes', respectively. The versions here are the most raw and electric recordings we have heard by Das Ding yet. Danny Bosten formed Das Ding as a solo project in the early 80's and released his music and friends' music via his own cassette label called Tear Apart Tapes. At the time, he was studying graphic design at art school, and in turn he ended up designing the artwork, cassette-sleeves and illustrations for the label himself. Meanwhile, he recorded his own music as Das Ding. Powerful dark electro, he made several addictive and danceable tracks which later become Minimal Wave hits. Danny made all his music in his bedroom which essentially turned into a small recording studio. He went on to release many of his own tapes and also played some live gigs. Old tapes were uncovered around 2010, and Minimal Wave released a remastered version of 'H.S.T.A.' and select other tracks. A wave of renewed interest followed the record's release and soon people were in touch to propose live shows. 20 years later, and after some deliberation, Das Ding was reincarnated under its old moniker but now with a revised line-up and a working set-up that reflected inevitable technological change. The 'Kindheitsmuster / Raid' 7" is pressed on black vinyl, featuring a photograph that Danny Bosten took during his art school days, and the inspiration for the cover drawing of the 'H.S.T.A.' cassette release from 1982. The 7" is limited to 500 numbered copies.

je ai dissous/ 12"

Unique collaboration between one of our long time favorite artists, In Aeternam Vale & Anneq, a stunning young Madrid-based vocalist originally from Minsk, Belarus. In Aeternam Vale & Anneq met in 2011 and began to collaborate in 2015. In Aeternam Vale, originally from Lyon, has been making synthesizer based electronic music since the early 80's, when he began to self-release many of his recordings on cassette. As the years went on his cold and caustic synthpunk sound, often primitive and hypnotic evolved into rhythmic, throbbing music for the dancefloor, his own unique style of techno. On this record, In Aeternam Vale & Anneq come together to create 2 very different versions of the same track, one fit for the club and the other a more intimate version, for quiet listening at home. "Je Ai Dissous", the opener, is a dark smoky track with a hypnotic, cyclical underlay reminiscent of early industrial music while the Page R version of the same track trandscends the floor and becomes completely filmic. Anneq's seductive vocal is suspended in a beatless, cavernous void. Side-B opens with "Tendencia", a very classic catchy minimal wave style track, sung in Spanish. The V6 version of Tendencia again focuses on Anneq's voice set in a darker, slower more atmospheric melody. The 4 tracks culminate in an elegant and thoughtful collaboration from these 2 strong talents that complement one another so well. The 'Je Ai Dissous' ep is pressed on 160gr deep purple 'spilled' inside electric blue transparent vinyl, limited to 999 copies and housed in a gloss printed sleeve..!

promises & infatuation/ 12"

Split ep by 2 massive talents, Borusiade & The Sixteen Steps. Borusiade, originally from Bucharest (Romania) began as a Dj in the early 2000's and then started producing music in 2005. With a background in classical music, she combined her love of raw electronics, obscure themes and melodic lines to create her own signature sound. She has released on the Co?meme label as well as Corresepondent. "Infatuation" and "Confutation" are dark, moody and intense tracks that catch you upon 1st listen. The flip side of the 'Promises And Infatuation' ep features The Sixteen Steps, the brainchild of George Lanham who cut his musical teeth Djing and running events in the south of England. We have been listening to many of his tracks endlessly for a while now. They've also been a highlight of Veronica Vasicka's Dj sets as of late. "Signals From The South" and "Promises On The Run" are both immaculately produced, hypnotic, dancefloor killers. They are sparse EBM meets smoky warehouse techno, and offer a wonderful contrast to Borusiade's layered emotive tracks that reminisce of an East Village club in the 80's. Themes of infatuation, appearances, and anonymity appear throughout this ep from the music itself right through to the cover art. Limited edition vinyl pressing of 999 copies. Our copies are one of the first 500 pressed on black inside milky clear vinyl (each record is one of a kind), housed in a matte printed sleeve..! Nice !!

bestaan/ 12"

Job Sifre is one of the guys bringing new blood into the Amsterdam scene. 'Bestaan' is the follow-up to his recently released debut on the new Artifical Dance label. Charged with a pharmaceutically-enhanced restlessness, this new 12" goes on darker, tuffer, kinkier than Sifre's previous 12", gradually bringing the energies to simmering point with the smudged EBM roil and blunted Dutch vox of "Bestaan", then working a wicked ruts of White House White-styled jakbeat in "Zodiak" and the sourer, metallic recoil of "Mars Express", and properly making your body wurk with the pendulous tattoo, "Zeno Dicho" before sloping off into the darkroom with the slower disco admission, "At Least We Try". Beautiful complementary artwork by Stefan Unkovic. Tip!!

cocktail mexico/ 10"

Laurène Exposito is back with a follow up to her well received debut album from last year on Knekelhuis. This new record turned out to be very personal. Life changes and love's stranges are central themes in all its shapes, sizes and colors. Still, hope takes centerstage. All tracks have been recorded at Laurène's home in the French Alps, using analog gear. Take a 'Cocktail Mexico' and immerse yourself into her liberating new trip. This 10" comes with intimate inlay. Nice Work ;)

disparate elements/ 12"

Further Reductions is the live project of husband and wife Shawn (aka Vapauteen, 400ppm, Led Er Est) and Katie O'Sullivan (aka Rose E Kross, ppG), based in New York City. Back in 2014 they released their gorgeous debut album on Cititrax Records. The album is an adventurous trip where they pushed forward a very unique sound. After all those years there will be a follow up by this ep on Knekelhuis. Expect a fusion of different sounds, being grimy and pretty at the same time..!

kale plankieren - dutch cassette rarities 1981 - 1985 volume I/ LP

Featuring a wide range of artists (Das Ding, Plus Instruments, De Fabriek for a start!) from the Amsterdam Fetish scene and cities such as Rotterdam, Utrecht, The Hague and Zwolle. It gives a glimpse into the artistic DiY music movement that was growing extensively outside of mainstream circles. The beautifully printed record sleeve was designed by Steele Bonus. It includes liner notes (in English and Dutch) that paint a great picture of the context where these bands and artists lived and breathed. It is compiled by Mark van de Maat and mastered by Rude 66.

m appeal/ 12"

Smersh was the much revered project of New Jersey duo Mike Mangino & Chris Shepard. Together they recorded more than 30 albums throughout the 80's and early 90's. Their vision: rehearsal at monday night, record their improvisations, no live performances, only albums. 'M Appeal' compiled archive tracks certainly recorded in the mid 80's. Nieuwegein's most warped mind Parrish Smith, on remix duty.. TIP!

sunday night live at the laptop cafe/ 12"

One of the 2 The Other People Place releases (the Warp full length and this 12"). Drexciyan involvement in this classic release is obvious. One of the deepest and intense tracks with such a warm positive vibe. Flipside contains a track by Mystic Tribe (not very mystical of course for those who know the history of Detroit techno. Unique track from a unique project... and there are not many projects with Tribe in its name. Their release on Retroactive is one Detroit techno collector items). One of those records that get you through the day. Classic!!! Re-issue on the Clone Aqualung Series with new artwork.

propagande ep/ 12"

Finally we can announce that The Hacker is onboard at the Stilleben ship with some amazing electro that lurks in the shades of Kraftwerk and other fine electronic acts, but with his own significant style and signature. 3 electro songs and one more italo/electro-disco that was hidden on a old hard disk. We are very happy to continue the electro journey on Eargoggles Stilleben with this strong and beautiful release... Let The Hacker guide you on a path...

intergalactic communicationz ep/ 12"

Following his 'Natural Insight' ep earlier in the year comes 'Intergalactic Communicationz', 4 more fresh tracks of acid, techno and electro that is brilliantly evocative. The Portuguese artist known as Goncalo Salgado also please son labels like Unknown to the Unknown and is a real hardware master. "At The Gates Ov Futron" is a turbulent lack track with zipping acid and a cacophony of percussion that is visceral as well as cinematic. "Drexciyan Aquarium" is, as the name suggest, an aqueous electro track that slithers and slides through an expansive underwater world. "Poseidon's Dream" then offers a more rugged electro groove that is backed by heavenly pads and a real sense of loss in the synths. Last of all, "Intergalactic Communication" closes out this far travelling and intergalactic ep with a sci-fi deep house track that is filled with light, 909s and a sense that the end of the world is coming.

make this party live/ 12"

2017 remastered version of FR004 b/w additional track "Let's Bang", taken from the original 1997's 'Cybonic In Effect' ep. Parental Advisory Frustrated Funk straight from the 313. True Detroit techno, from the men you'll never see, in the rebound. Keep hanging !!

mindstorms ep/ 12"

From his debut in production at the turn of the new millennium onto his most recent deeds on the likes of Ron Morelli's L.I.E.S., Dj Overdose (aka Jeroen Warmenhoven) has remained true to the sound legacy of the underground Dutch scene and its flagship imprints Bunker, Crème and Viewlexx - carving out a unique and consistently inspired body of work that keeps giving, one release after the other. Back on Glasgow-based Craigie Knowes, the Dutch producer steps up with the aptly-named 'Mindstorms' ep to dish out a masterclass in spacewalking electronics and Detroit-imbued electro grooves. This one has received huge praise in reviews from Les Yeux Orange and Inverted Audio, with the record also being tipped by Mixmag's electro writers and XLR8R magazine's Rebecca.

the styx swamp/ 12"

Roman producer (and a force behind MinimalRome label) Valerio Lombardozzi known as Heinrich Dressel returns to Barba with a 2nd release titled 'The Styx Swamp'. Heinrich has a unique way of combining classic techno and electro sounds with elements from the beloved Drexciyan universe and John Carpenter leitmotifs, and making them come together in a manner that both moves your body and pushes your mind beyond the point of awareness. As with the previous record, 'Lurking Underwater', here he pulls off the move with the same efficiency and without sounding like he's repeating himself. "Gray Slope", "Sailing The Nether Waterways" and "The Styx Swamp" are all quite moody and deep, rich with sound and thick with vibe. However, the tracks feel equally at home in 4 am techno situation and a heady afterhours affair. He truly is a master of crafting hybrids whose influences get so flawlessly embedded that it's hard to point them out. If that's not enough, 'The Styx Swamp' got a treatment by Nigel Rogers (aka Perseus Traxx), a multi-faceted producer and a mighty live act performer. Nigel stayed respectful to the original but made the original's bouncy groove into something more direct and reduced, while retaining the same feel conditioned by lead synth's hypnotic quality. We're known to give a little bit of extra love to our releases so (as all before) this one's pressed onto a heavy duty 180gr vinyl and beautifully packaged in an original artwork by EmaEmaEma.

situational awareness/ LP

With 'Situational Awareness', post-punk legends Crash Course In Science deliver a 10 track album consisting entirely of brand new material. The songs on 'Situational Awareness' sound crisp and ultra-fresh, while the band from Philadelphia, USA, maintains their distinctive DiY sound created by toys, kitchen appliances and self-built synths. Far beyond new wave, the music is experimental and danceable at the same time - science and art, together hand in hand !

asexual ep/ 12"

With the 'Asexual' ep by YobKiss, Electronic Emergencies is back with a true electronic delight. YobKiss consists of Dutch instrumentalist and producer Paul Borchers, currently based in San Francisco, and Tokyo resident Yuko Araki on vocals. Their music balances on the edge of avant-garde electronics and flirts with acid pop in dreamy soundscapes, with an analogue synth sound and beautiful vocals in Japanese and English. Or, in their own words, a pitch-dark, filth-ridden tour de force into the worlds of acid house and electro...

lucifer & lust/ 10"

'Lucifer & Lust' is a 10" mini-album by Dmitry Distant, showcasing the diversity of his talent. The 6 tracks by the Russian-born artist who currently resides in Latvia reflect the atmosphere of the Baltic and the mystic sides of electronic music. Showing where his devotion lies, Dmitry experiments on the verge of techno, wave and industrial. On this mini-album, he grasps our attention with minimalistic trance-like rhythms covered in fluctuating painful melodies, using wonderful analogue sounds and exotic instruments such as the electric violin. TIP !!

the last time/ 7"

Electronic Emergencies is proud to introduce Ceci N'Est Pas, a synth-wave project from New York consisting of Nico Nightingale, Pierre Klein & Jorge Socarras. Nico Nightingale is the man behind Neud Photo and earlier worked with Pierre Klein as Neud. Jorge Socarras was singer with synth maestro Patrick Cowley in the 70's duo 'Catholic', and with 80's cult band Indoor Life. Together, they started Ceci N'Est Pas in 2014, and this 7" 'The Last Time' is their 1st release. The title track on the A-side is an irrestisibly melancholic and romantic synth-wave pop song, while B-side "The Stranger" has a mysterious and yearning feel.